Hospitalizations for scooter injuries nearly tripled in the US between 2016 and 2020, UCLA-led research finds
Published Date: 1/9/2024
Source: sciencedaily.com
Scooter injuries nearly tripled across the U.S. from 2016 to 2020, with a concurrent increase in severe injuries requiring orthopedic and plastic surgery over the same period. Costs to treat those injuries rose five-fold, highlighting the financial strain these injuries pose to the healthcare system.